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Data migration strategies to Amazon RDS for Db2

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This article provides an overview of data migration strategies from self-managed Db2 databases to Amazon RDS for Db2.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Migration strategies: rehosting (same OS) vs. replatforming (different OS)
  • Rehosting methods: one-time migration or log replication using Db2 Migration Tooling
  • Replatforming methods: one-time migration or log replication using AWS DMS, IBM Q Replication, or Db2 Migration Tooling
  • Migration planning: preparation, testing, incremental migration, monitoring, and cutover
  • Conclusion: Benefits of migrating to Amazon RDS for Db2 as a stepping stone for modernization


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